Lizzie has a bike that's her favorite color, complete with streamers. There's just one problem: Lizzie does NOT want to ride it. What if she wobbles? What if she falls? What if her feet forget what pedals are even for? Lizzie's stuffie thinks she can do it. Her parents think she can do it. But Lizzie isn't sure.
A sweet, funny, big-feelings-and-all story for every kid who's ever stood next to their bike and thought, not today. (Spoiler: today might just be the day.)
Once a hesitant nine-year-old who had no interest in riding a bike, author Gabrielle Rossi now spends her days cheering on first-time pedalers, chasing fearless climbers, and making friendship bracelets at the finish line. In Lizzie Learns to Ride, Lizzie is nervous about pedaling for the first time. Gabrielle knows firsthand what it's like to be a reluctant rider, and that it's okay to feel big feelings when you're trying something new for the first time! Having taught hundreds of girls, Gabrielle knows that learning to bike is really about learning to trust yourself because with a little bravery (and your trusted stuffie), anything is possible. Lizzie Learns to Ride is illustrated by Emjay Haislip, an illustrator from the Washington D.C. area who loves bringing colorful characters and stories to life. They create illustrations for children's media, brands, and anyone who needs a splash of creativity. They sell goods and run workshops under the name We Are All Makers.